Crypto Tools

File security is one of the first things you need to consider when using your computer as the main tool for work. Cryptography, as well as other methods, have evolved into complex algorithms used to secure messages, files, images and more. In this regard, Crypto Tools provides a handful of utilities with the help of which to add an extra layer of security to files.

The application can easily be used on the go, since it does not require an installation process. What's more, it takes up little space and system resources, being able to run on a wide array of configurations.

All functions are stored in a compact window, which quickly gets you up and running. There are three major components you can take advantage of and with the help of which you can encrypt, hide, or modify authentication rules of any file.

Attempting to encrypt a file requires you to provide the target, a key file, as well as a password which is used to determine the strength and algorithm. You can also provide a custom destination directory and a name for the output file.

The application also comes equipped with the option to apply steganography. In other words, you can embed a file of your choice in an image, making it nearly impossible to detect.

On the other hand, authentication options enable you to generate and view the message authentication code of a file. This is easily done by providing a custom password, with the result being displayed in a separate window.

However, the application is a little rough around the edges, functionality often leaving something to be desired. Decryption does not always return the desired result, and there is not even a help manual to get you out of sticky situations.

To sum it up, Crypto Tools is far from being a professional approach on file security and encryption, only providing a set of straightforward and not always satisfying tools. You can take it for a spin and see what it's all about, but take caution and make a backup of target files first, or you might make them inaccessible, of no further use.